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Frankfurt Real Ops
It’s that time again on April 13th. A new real ops event is taking place in Frankfurt. This means that Frankfurt will be staffed from 0300 to 2100z, just like…
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Medellin Real Ops
Get ready for an exhilarating experience at Real Flight Operations (RFO) in Rionegro, Colombia! With over 200 real-time flights available, including passenger, freight, and executive operations, and 16 hours of…
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Behind the scopes: Latvia
Step into the shoes of air traffic controllers worldwide with VATSIM’s program, “Behind the Scopes”! This innovative initiative invites members to share their radar scopes with the world, offering a…
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[BETA] New Flight Plan form on myVATSIM
The new flight plan form on myVATSIM is now available as a BETA. We invite all pilots to test the new features and post any issues on forum post. To…
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VATSIM First Wings – India
Have you made a VATSIM account, but feel intimidated every time you try to speak on the frequency? Or have you yet to make an account in fear that you…
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S.O.A.R – Transition Altitude / Level
Welcome back to another VATSIM SOAR! In this SOAR Article we’ll discuss Altimetry, the difference between Transition Altitude and Transition Level and when to set your altimeter subscale to Standard…
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Cross the Pond – Westbound | Lottery Entry Opened
Expression of interest is now opened for Cross The Pond 2024 – Westbound. Sign up until 02-APR-24 and get all the details at Cross The Pond Westbound – Discussion Thread
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Vienna Overload | Trailer
Vienna is the capital of music and musicals! That’s why we invite you with this musical greeting to be part of our Vienna Overload on Saturday from 9:00z to 21:00z…
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Vienna Overload 2024
On Saturday the time has come: Our virtual air traffic controllers start work early at the tower in Vienna and at the radar screens to guide you to and from…
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VATSIM Transfer and Visiting Controller Policy (TVCP) Update
To bring the old Transfer and Visiting Controller Policy (TVCP) more in line with the Global Controller Administration Policy (GCAP), VATSIM is releasing an updated version of the Transfer and…